Demon Lord and His Unknown Child With the Empress

Chapter 38

Yes, It’s Terrifying!

Nanli City, situated on the border of the Xuanqian Kingdom and the Demon Realm Forest, was initially established as a stronghold against demonic beast hordes.

Despite being a border town, Nanli City’s prosperity and size rivaled that of the Xuanqian Kingdom’s capital.

One could even say it surpassed the capital.

The Demon Realm Forest was home to countless demonic beasts, with nearly a hundred Demon Kings alone.

Lesser demonic beasts were even more numerous, and various heavenly herbs and spirit medicines grew abundantly throughout the forest, making it a land rich in cultivation resources.

It was a training ground for countless cultivators and the perfect place for them to gather demonic beast materials and harvest heavenly herbs and spirit medicines.

Naturally, this attracted a large number of cultivators, eager to explore its depths.

The trade of these abundant demonic beast materials and heavenly herbs and spirit medicines also attracted many merchants to settle and live there.

With the flourishing commerce and trade, Nanli City gradually prospered.

Many people, both mortals and cultivators, chose to settle there.

The Qi family, to which Qi Yuan belonged, was one of the two earliest merchant families to arrive in Nanli City.

Inside the carriage, after learning that Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying were not from the Xuanqian Kingdom, Qi Yuan enthusiastically explained to them about Nanli City and her family.

She spoke with pride and enthusiasm, but when she mentioned the Qi family, her expression turned gloomy.

Just then, the carriage stopped, and Zhang He’s voice came from outside:

“Miss, we have arrived.”

“Sister Luo, we’re here.”

“This is Nanli City~”

Qi Yuan smiled faintly, masking her previous gloom, and lifted the curtain.

The carriage was queuing outside the city gates of Nanli City, and they could already see the bustling crowds outside.

The large number of people queuing to enter Nanli City proved Qi Yuan’s words.

Nanli City was indeed quite prosperous.

Many cultivators flew past the carriage, passing over the city gates and entering the city.

Soon, Ning Yechen’s carriage also passed through the gates and entered the city.

As they entered the city streets, they were greeted by the sounds of hawkers and vendors, and the bustling crowds coming and going. The scene was lively and prosperous.

Luo Hongye, attracted by the commotion outside, peered curiously through the carriage window, her big eyes wide with wonder.

Having been hidden away or confined for most of her life, she had never seen so many people or such a bustling scene before. She stared blankly at her surroundings and whispered timidly:

“Mommy, Daddy, so many people.”

“Yes, Mommy will take Ye Ye for a stroll, okay?”

Luo Ruying smiled gently and lovingly stroked Luo Hongye’s head.

Come to think of it, she had never taken Luo Hongye to see the outside world before…

“Okay!”

Luo Hongye nodded excitedly.

“Thank you for the ride, Miss Qi.”

“Since we’ve already arrived in the city, we’ll take our leave now,” Luo Ruying said, getting up to bid farewell to Qi Yuan while holding Luo Hongye.

“Sister Luo, won’t you come and visit my home?” Qi Yuan asked eagerly, her eyes filled with anticipation. “I would love to express my gratitude for saving our lives.”

Luo Ruying shook her head and politely declined.

“Thank you for your kindness, Miss Qi.”

“We plan to settle down in the city temporarily and need to find a place to stay with our child. We wouldn’t want to impose.”

“That’s perfect!”

“I’m very familiar with the residences in Nanli City. Let me guide you, Sister Luo.”

“I can also introduce you to the local specialties of Nanli City.”

Qi Yuan clapped her hands and said with a bright smile.

Ning Yechen narrowed his eyes slightly, observing Qi Yuan discreetly.

This young lady was quite enthusiastic…

Luo Ruying considered for a moment and finally agreed to let Qi Yuan accompany them.

Having a knowledgeable guide could save them a lot of trouble.

Qi Yuan, delighted with their agreement, whispered to Zhang He, instructing him to leave first.

Zhang He initially hesitated but eventually nodded in agreement.

After Ning Yechen and his family got off the carriage, Zhang He drove away alone, heading back to the Qi residence.

“Let’s go, Sister Luo. I’ll show you around first.”

“There’s no place in Nanli City that I don’t know.”

Qi Yuan declared confidently, puffing out her chest.

Luo Ruying, carrying Luo Hongye, and Ning Yechen followed behind Qi Yuan.

Along the way, countless eyes were glued to Luo Ruying.

With her stunning beauty and graceful figure, Luo Ruying, holding Luo Hongye, was a captivating sight on the bustling streets…

“What a breathtaking woman!”

“With such beauty, few in this world can compare!”

“Tsk, tsk, tsk, with that ethereal aura, she must be a heavenly fairy descended from the heavens!”

“The little girl in her arms is so adorable too. Is she her daughter?”

“No way! That man beside them couldn’t possibly be her husband, could he?”

“I can’t accept this!”

“How did that guy get so lucky to have such a beauty!”

“Is it just because he’s more handsome than me?!”

The crowd expressed their envy and frustration.

A few even dared to ogle Luo Ruying with lecherous eyes.

Luo Ruying didn’t hold back. With a frown, she unleashed a chilling aura, sending those men crashing to the ground, coughing up blood.

In an instant, everyone realized that this stunningly beautiful woman was a powerful cultivator!

No one dared to catcall her anymore.

Qi Yuan looked at Luo Ruying with admiration and continued to lead them through the streets.

Something strange caught their attention.

Many cultivators and even the mortals sitting leisurely in the inns were all talking about the same thing.

Their expressions were grave as they whispered amongst themselves.

“Did you hear? The four world-renowned sects, the Scholarly Palace, the War God Hall, the Human Puppet Ghost Cave, and the Green Peak Sword Sect, were all destroyed overnight!”

“Who doesn’t know about that?!”

“The news has already spread throughout the eighteen states!”

“Who could possibly have the power to destroy the four great sects overnight?! Truly terrifying!”

“I heard that the four sect masters happened to be away from their sects and haven’t been heard from since!”

Discussions and debates about this matter were fervent.

This incident had shocked the entire world.

There was no trace of the perpetrator, and the whole affair remained a complete mystery.

Everyone was talking about it with fear and trepidation!

Qi Yuan, having been in the Demon Realm Forest these past few days, was hearing this news for the first time. She was utterly stunned.

“The four great sects were destroyed overnight…” she exclaimed in disbelief.

“That’s truly terrifying!”

“Sister Luo, Brother Ning, do you think it’s true?”

“If someone could really destroy the four great sects overnight, their cultivation must be terrifying.”

Luo Ruying nodded in agreement, sighing inwardly:

The Mortal Realm was indeed a place where hidden dragons and crouching tigers resided.

Ning Yechen also nodded in agreement:

“Yes, it’s terrifying…!”